B.E.S.T.
Birth Emergency Skills Training
BEST is the longest-running emergency skills course for out-of-hospital practitioners, proudly educating nearly 2000 birth workers and midwives internationally since 2008.
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The BEST workshop was designed and founded by Andrea Dixon RN, CNM based on the award winning textbook Birth Emergency Skills Training: A Manual for Out-of-Hospital Midwives (Birth Muse Press, 2008). BEST carries the reader from the initial steps of intervention though definitive care, balancing a friendly tone and visual appeal with authoritative and clinically useful information. It is loaded with mnemonics and other memory aids, and is richly illustrated with the author’s artful drawings and photography.
What is B.E.S.T.?
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Birth Emergency Skills Training is the original certification course offered to Out-of-Hospital practitioners to gain the skills needed to manage obstetrical emergencies. B.E.S.T is offered to; midwives, physicians, nurses, birth assistants and doulas.
MEAC 10 Contact hours B.E.S.T. ONLINE ONLY Bridge Certificate Eligible for 6 Maternal Emergency 2 Newborn 2 Category 3 (1 PHARM, 1 Racial Disparity) Participants build on existing skills and gain new ones through interactive discussions, hands on simulations, and guided one on one practice with instructor and founder of the B.E.S.T course Andrea Dixon RN, CNM and Avril Bowens, RN, CPM instructor and creator of our online program. Up to date evidence-based practices and fundamental skills come together to increase competence in Out-of-Hospital settings. |
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What does the training include?
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Our new HYBRID course includes ONLINE learning of 10 hours and a LIVE 8 hour day, with timely breaks and lunch. The class includes didactic information, learning activities, hands on practice, and case studies, as well as trauma management and pregnancy complications scenarios.
The new program combines 10 hours of online learning with 8-hour hands-on skills practicum. ACNM 16 CONTACT HOURS (2- Pharmacology) @ day BEST-Live and HYBRID BEST MEAC 18 CONTACT HOURS for HYBRID Bridge Certificate Eligible by NARM for 12- Maternal Emergency, 3- Newborn, 3-category 3 (2 pharmacology, 1 racial disparity). NRP Certification is offered as half-day add on (with discount price for B.E.S.T.® attendees). Advantages of our new format are: • allows ample time to move through the online program in preparation for the skills practicum. Lectures therein may be repeated and paused as needed, protocols updated while actively learning, and includes printable pdfs. The focus here is to provide the necessary foundation to fully participate in the hands-on skills practicum. • allows full focus on hands-on skills with realistic, instructor facilitated skills stations. The new flow provides ample time to practice together, network, and share stories in small groups. • protects birth communities from COVID-19 by limiting the total number hours spent together, while providing the opportunity to practice essential birth emergency skills and earn CEUs. • allows for the effective training of more birth workers to recognize, respond and treat developing birth emergencies, contributing to safer out of hospital births and assisting to decrease maternal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. We travel from California to New York and set up dates regionally. You may check out our calendar online (updated regularly) to see when we will be near you and contact us to save your date! We do not book the week of holidays nor during other national midwifery conferences. You may request weekdays or weekends. We provide methodical, evidence based approach to : Overcoming disparities in midwifery practice Recognizing at-risk pregnancy Pain and bleeding in the prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period Identification of complications in pregnancy Managing complications of labor & birth Postpartum emergencies Neonatal emergencies Team creation to facilitate safe transfers |
What do you need to book a live BEST workshop?
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About our program
The BEST workshop was designed and founded by Andrea Dixon RN, CNM based on the award winning textbook Birth Emergency Skills Training: A Manual for Out-of-Hospital Midwives (Birth Muse Press, 2008). BEST carries the reader from the initial steps of intervention though definitive care, balancing a friendly tone and visual appeal with authoritative and clinically useful information. It is loaded with mnemonics and other memory aids, and is richly illustrated with the author’s artful drawings and photography.
What do you need to book a live BEST workshop?
A minimum of 15 and maximum of 25 participants.
A venue to host participants comfortably. International venues welcome!
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 to “save the date” and advertise your workshop on our site.
A head count and $300.00 good faith payment 30 days prior to your workshop
Payment is due the day of the workshop. Invoices and certificates are issued at the completion of the course.
In an effort to keep the birthing community and our workshop staff safe in these challenging times, BEST and NRP will be in groups of 10 or less in the near future. It is our sincere intention to be able to meet these dates, however, we will be constrained and restricted by travel advisories and state specific mandates for visitors and gathering. Thank you for your support and understanding in these difficult days of Covid-19.
2022 Workshops!
COMPLETED PROGRAMS IN RED
Jacksonville, Florida (BEST/NRP) - March 18-19, 2022
March 18th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
March 19th (NRP) 9-1pm
Location: Christ the Redeemer Church Palm Valley 190 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration and payment in full due by Feb.18th, 2022.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue as there is no time to leave for lunch. Coffee, tea and snacks provided.
Join the Facebook group to stay informed
Contact: Jamie Satori at [email protected]
Fayetteville, Arkansas (BEST/NRP) - March 26-27, 2022 - FULL
March 26th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
March 27th (NRP) 9-1pm
Location: 2103 E. Lee St. Fayetteville, AR 72701
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Payment in full due by Feb. 26th, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for lunch.
Contact: Shoaf Camp [email protected] or (913) 738-9766
Charlotte, North Carolina (BEST only) - April 1, 2022 FULL
BEST April. 1st (9-6:15pm)
Location: Hope Fellowship Church 95 Bird Street Rock Hill SC 29730
Cost: BEST $500 + $35
*$35 paid online when accessing online component of BEST *
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST
Register at Carolina Birth Junkies or contact host.
Bring lunch to eat at venue. Not time to leave.
Contact: Christine Strothers [email protected] or (704) 724-4239
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (NRP/BEST) - April 30-May 1, 2022
April 30th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
May 1st (NRP) 9am-1pm
Location: Contact Host for details
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Additional fee: $10 (paid to host) to cover the cost of tea, coffee, snacks and a light lunch
To Register: send $200 deposit to Charlene via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected]. Please type your email address and workshop selection in the comments
Payment in Full due by 30 days prior
~ Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST ~
Join Facebook Event Group - post here to pose questions to host
Contact: Charlene [email protected]
Monee, Illinois (BEST/BEST) May 18-19, 2022
May 18th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
May 19th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
NRP provided by another Instructor am of 18th and 19th
May 20th Setting up your HOMEBIRTH practice
Location: Family of Faith Church, Monee IL
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration, payment in full due by April 18th, 2022 -
Registration commitment includes completion of 10 hours of online training prior to BEST
Bring a potluck lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for outside lunch. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Contact: Rachel Harris [email protected]
Mansfield, Missouri (BEST/NRP) - May 22-23, 2022
May 22nd (BEST) 9-6pm, May 23rd (NRP) 9-1pm)
Location: Congregation of Mansfield, 401 N. Broad Avenue. Mansfield, Mo 65704
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration, payment in full due by 30 days prior.
Registration commitment includes completion of 10 hours of online training prior to BEST
Bring a potluck lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for outside lunch. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided ($10 charge to cover cost of venue, beverages and snacks to be paid directly to host)
Contact: Tawni [email protected]
Memphis, Tennessee -(BEST/NRP(possibly) / BEST) - June 6-8, 2022
June 6th (BEST) 9-6:15pm,
June 7th (NRP) 9-1pm
June 8th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Note: The June 6th workshop is filled
BEST Location: Courtyard Marriot Hotel, 4640 Merchants Park Circle, Collierville, TN 38017
NRP Location: Mayberry Hill Homestead, 915 Centerpoint Drive, Mason, TN 38049 (30 minutes from hotel)
The hotel is offering discounted rates for participants ($119) at Book your group rate for Chosen Birth which must be booked by May 15th.
Accommodation is also offered at the host's Mayberry Hill Homestead (30 minutes from venue). 8 spaces are available at $50 per night. Email Lynda directly for more information.
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
**Additional fee: $55 collected by host to cover cost of venue. Tea, coffee, snacks and full lunch provided.
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration, payment in full due by April 8th, 2022 --
Registration commitment includes completion of 10 hours of online training prior to BEST Live workshop.
To register, send deposit to paypal account [email protected] ~ remember to choose 'family and friends', and write what payment is for (total - BEST ($555), NRP ($200) or both ($730)) and date preference.
Contact: Lynda Hoskins [email protected] or (901) 299-0881
Bemidji, Northern Minnesota (BEST Only) - June 25, 2022
June 25th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Location: Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming 802 Paul Bunyan Dr S. Ste 12-13 Bemidji, MN 56601
Cost: BEST $500 + $35 (paid online when accessing online component
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration and payment in full due by May 25th, 2022. Send deposit or full payment to Paypal (friends and family) @MillicentSimenson or [email protected] .
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST.
Tea, coffee, and water will be provided. Please bring your own snacks and lunch (to eat at the venue), as there is no time to leave.
Contact: Millicent Simenson at [email protected] or (218) 556-1961
Camp Widewater, Ohio (BEST/NRP AND BREECH WITHOUT BORDERS) - August 1-2-3, 2022
Aug. 1 - NRP PRACTICUM (9-1pm or 2pm-6pm) BREECH WITHOUT BORDERS HANDS-ON CONGRUENT
Aug. 2 - BEST (9-6pm)
Aug. 3 - Assorted offerings for midwifery practice, see website below for details
Location: Camp Widewater, 4050 County Rd 424, Liberty Center, OH 43532
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP 8th Edition ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45. Breech Without Borders $350. +
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of BEST and NRP programs *
Registration fee is 20% of your workshop investments. May include food and/or lodging as desired.
See www.campbirth.com for details
Payment in full is due by July 15th, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks will be provided for all participants.
Contact: Jessica Tiderman at [email protected] or (567) 868-3311
Huntertown, Indiana (BEST/NRP) - August 11-12, 2022
Specific dates and times to be announced: BEST (9-6pm), NRP (9-1pm)
Location: AGAPE 4126 E North County Line Rd, Huntertown, IN 46748
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP 8th Edition ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
CPR will be offered by another independant Instructor, from 1-5pm on Aug. 12, contact host for details
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue. Tea, coffee provided for all participants.
Contact: Rhoda [email protected] , (260) 627-5605
Grants Pass, Oregon (BEST Only) - Oct. 21st, 2022
Oct. 21 (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Location: Rogue Birth Center LLC 1453 Redwood Cir. Grants Pass, OR - 97527
Cost: BEST $500 + $35
* $35 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
To Register: Send a $100 deposit via PayPal (friends and family) at @Willa-WoodardErvin
Payment in full is due by September 21st, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Lunch will be catered ($15 paid to host). Tea and water will be provided, please bring coffee and/or snacks if desired.
Contact Host: Willa Woodard Irvin at [email protected] or (541) 916-8333 (option 1)
Tyler, Texas (BEST/NRP) - November 4-5, 2022
Nov. 4th (BEST) 9-6:15pm, Nov. 5th (NRP) 9-1pm
Location: Collins Complete Familycare, 805 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP 8th Edition ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Register: Send a $200 deposit via PayPal (friends and family) to [email protected] or Venmo @Tammy-Jimenez-7
Payment in full is due by September 1st, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue. Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks will be provided for all participants.
Contact Host Tammy Jimenez at [email protected] or (903) 246-2046
Los Angeles, California (BEST Only) - Nov. 11th, 2022
Nov. 11th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Workshop details coming soon.
Cost: BEST $500 + $35
* $35 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
*Many thanks to hosts and participants in Seattle, WA, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, Colon, MI, Dayton, OH , Monee, IL, Doylestown, PA,
Wichita, KS, Louisville, KY, San Antonio, TX, Mississippi, Danville Illinois.
Ethridge, Tennessee - Done 2021
Location: Whole Woman Birth and Wellness
88 West Edan Rd
Ethridge, TN 38456
Cost: $500 + $35 (online access) Payment in full due by July 2nd.
NRP Additional $175 for BEST participants and $200 for all others + online testing fee $35.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at venue. No time to leave for lunch.
Contact: Stacie Hunt [email protected]
Stephens City, Virginia - Oct. 23rd, 2021 (BEST Only) Done 2021
BEST Oct. 23rd (9-6pm)
Location: Grace Midwifery, 5440 Mulberry Street, Stephens City, VA.22655
Cost: $500 + $35 (online access)
Registration and payment due by Oct. 9th, 2021 Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop. Bring your own lunch, no time to leave.
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Contact: Doran Richards at [email protected] (540) 295-2186
Greenville, SC - October 28th - 29th, DONE 2021
BEST Oct. 28 (9-6pm), NRP Oct. 29 (9-1pm)
Location: Greenville, SC - contact host for details
Cost: $500 + $35 (online access)
$150 due with registration. Payment in full is due by Oct. 1st.
NRP: Additional $175 (BEST Participants) and $200 (for others not attending the workshop) + $35 online testing fee.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop
Meals are on your own (bring your own lunch) to be eaten at the venue, unless notified by the host of other arrangements. There is not enough time to break for an outside lunch.
Contact: Jen Conway [email protected] or (864) 631-7449
Aurora, Colorado Nov. 5th-6th, DONE 2021
BEST Nov. 5th (9-6pm), NRP 6th (9-1pm)
Location: 18975 East Low Pl. Aurora, CO - 80015 (30 minutes outside Denver)
Cost: BEST $500 + $35 (online access)
NRP Add $175 for BEST participants, $200 all others + $35 (online testing) fee ALL
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST.
Bring lunch to eat at venue. Not time to go out.
ADDITIONAL $10 to cover tea, coffee, snacks, supplies + other expenses needed to host.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birth-emergency-skills-training-best-workshop-tickets-154255280697
Contact: Heidi Cohen [email protected] or (720) 295-2492
Wilmington, NC (BEST) - November 13th, DONE 2021
Nov.13th (9-6pm)
Location: Contact host for details
Cost: $500 + $35 (Online Access)
$250. Non refundable deposit due with registration. Payment in full by Oct. 8th 2021
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to BEST. Bring your own lunch to be eaten at the venue. Not time to leave for lunch.
Cash donations accepted at venue to help cover the cost of tea, treats and supplies.
Contact: Nicole Havelka [email protected] or (910) 200-8646
Poulsbo, WA - December 3-4-5, DONE 2021
Dec. 3rd (BEST) 9-6 pm
Dec. 4th (NRP) 1-5pm
Dec. 5th (BEST) 9-6pm
Location: True North Birth Center
20696 Bond. Rd. NE bldg. C, Ste 110
Poulsbo, WA - 98370
Cost: BEST ($500) + $35 online access fee
NRP Add $175 for BEST participants $200 others + $35 (online testing) fee ALL
$200 deposit to register. Full payment by Nov. 1rst, 2021.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to BEST.
Bring lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for outside lunch.
Contact: Ashley Jones [email protected]
We are committed to serving the midwifery community through essential education, practice in emergency skills, necessary continuing education units and in some states, essential workshops to gain licensure. However, in light of the COVID-19 virus, our desire to play our part in flattening the curve and to keep ourselves, participants and the public safe while adhering to mandates for social distancing and limitations on gatherings, we felt the best option to reschedule some workshops.
This is obviously an odd year as far as ability to plan, to teach in groups and to travel and it remains impossible to predict the future with the only certainty being, the need and ability to remain open and flexible as we all navigate this time together.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes for us all and appreciate your patience and understanding as this situation unfolds. Please continue to visit this site and watch for updates as our hosts and participants are in process of determining rescheduled dates.
If you paid for a BEST course and did NOT attend because of rescheduling or inability, please contact the host prior to attending your make-up course to be sure there is space available. We have extended the make-up timing to 2 years.
We wish you all happy, safe births and to stay healthy and stay sane during this time!! We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions, please call or text Avril at (828) 342-8128
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What do you need to book a live BEST workshop?
A minimum of 15 and maximum of 25 participants.
A venue to host participants comfortably. International venues welcome!
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 to “save the date” and advertise your workshop on our site.
A head count and $300.00 good faith payment 30 days prior to your workshop
Payment is due the day of the workshop. Invoices and certificates are issued at the completion of the course.
In an effort to keep the birthing community and our workshop staff safe in these challenging times, BEST and NRP will be in groups of 10 or less in the near future. It is our sincere intention to be able to meet these dates, however, we will be constrained and restricted by travel advisories and state specific mandates for visitors and gathering. Thank you for your support and understanding in these difficult days of Covid-19.
2022 Workshops!
COMPLETED PROGRAMS IN RED
Jacksonville, Florida (BEST/NRP) - March 18-19, 2022
March 18th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
March 19th (NRP) 9-1pm
Location: Christ the Redeemer Church Palm Valley 190 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration and payment in full due by Feb.18th, 2022.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue as there is no time to leave for lunch. Coffee, tea and snacks provided.
Join the Facebook group to stay informed
Contact: Jamie Satori at [email protected]
Fayetteville, Arkansas (BEST/NRP) - March 26-27, 2022 - FULL
March 26th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
March 27th (NRP) 9-1pm
Location: 2103 E. Lee St. Fayetteville, AR 72701
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Payment in full due by Feb. 26th, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for lunch.
Contact: Shoaf Camp [email protected] or (913) 738-9766
Charlotte, North Carolina (BEST only) - April 1, 2022 FULL
BEST April. 1st (9-6:15pm)
Location: Hope Fellowship Church 95 Bird Street Rock Hill SC 29730
Cost: BEST $500 + $35
*$35 paid online when accessing online component of BEST *
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST
Register at Carolina Birth Junkies or contact host.
Bring lunch to eat at venue. Not time to leave.
Contact: Christine Strothers [email protected] or (704) 724-4239
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (NRP/BEST) - April 30-May 1, 2022
April 30th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
May 1st (NRP) 9am-1pm
Location: Contact Host for details
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Additional fee: $10 (paid to host) to cover the cost of tea, coffee, snacks and a light lunch
To Register: send $200 deposit to Charlene via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected]. Please type your email address and workshop selection in the comments
Payment in Full due by 30 days prior
~ Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST ~
Join Facebook Event Group - post here to pose questions to host
Contact: Charlene [email protected]
Monee, Illinois (BEST/BEST) May 18-19, 2022
May 18th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
May 19th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
NRP provided by another Instructor am of 18th and 19th
May 20th Setting up your HOMEBIRTH practice
Location: Family of Faith Church, Monee IL
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration, payment in full due by April 18th, 2022 -
Registration commitment includes completion of 10 hours of online training prior to BEST
Bring a potluck lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for outside lunch. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Contact: Rachel Harris [email protected]
Mansfield, Missouri (BEST/NRP) - May 22-23, 2022
May 22nd (BEST) 9-6pm, May 23rd (NRP) 9-1pm)
Location: Congregation of Mansfield, 401 N. Broad Avenue. Mansfield, Mo 65704
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration, payment in full due by 30 days prior.
Registration commitment includes completion of 10 hours of online training prior to BEST
Bring a potluck lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for outside lunch. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided ($10 charge to cover cost of venue, beverages and snacks to be paid directly to host)
Contact: Tawni [email protected]
Memphis, Tennessee -(BEST/NRP(possibly) / BEST) - June 6-8, 2022
June 6th (BEST) 9-6:15pm,
June 7th (NRP) 9-1pm
June 8th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Note: The June 6th workshop is filled
BEST Location: Courtyard Marriot Hotel, 4640 Merchants Park Circle, Collierville, TN 38017
NRP Location: Mayberry Hill Homestead, 915 Centerpoint Drive, Mason, TN 38049 (30 minutes from hotel)
The hotel is offering discounted rates for participants ($119) at Book your group rate for Chosen Birth which must be booked by May 15th.
Accommodation is also offered at the host's Mayberry Hill Homestead (30 minutes from venue). 8 spaces are available at $50 per night. Email Lynda directly for more information.
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
**Additional fee: $55 collected by host to cover cost of venue. Tea, coffee, snacks and full lunch provided.
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration, payment in full due by April 8th, 2022 --
Registration commitment includes completion of 10 hours of online training prior to BEST Live workshop.
To register, send deposit to paypal account [email protected] ~ remember to choose 'family and friends', and write what payment is for (total - BEST ($555), NRP ($200) or both ($730)) and date preference.
Contact: Lynda Hoskins [email protected] or (901) 299-0881
Bemidji, Northern Minnesota (BEST Only) - June 25, 2022
June 25th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Location: Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming 802 Paul Bunyan Dr S. Ste 12-13 Bemidji, MN 56601
Cost: BEST $500 + $35 (paid online when accessing online component
Registration: $200 deposit due with registration and payment in full due by May 25th, 2022. Send deposit or full payment to Paypal (friends and family) @MillicentSimenson or [email protected] .
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST.
Tea, coffee, and water will be provided. Please bring your own snacks and lunch (to eat at the venue), as there is no time to leave.
Contact: Millicent Simenson at [email protected] or (218) 556-1961
Camp Widewater, Ohio (BEST/NRP AND BREECH WITHOUT BORDERS) - August 1-2-3, 2022
Aug. 1 - NRP PRACTICUM (9-1pm or 2pm-6pm) BREECH WITHOUT BORDERS HANDS-ON CONGRUENT
Aug. 2 - BEST (9-6pm)
Aug. 3 - Assorted offerings for midwifery practice, see website below for details
Location: Camp Widewater, 4050 County Rd 424, Liberty Center, OH 43532
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP 8th Edition ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45. Breech Without Borders $350. +
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of BEST and NRP programs *
Registration fee is 20% of your workshop investments. May include food and/or lodging as desired.
See www.campbirth.com for details
Payment in full is due by July 15th, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks will be provided for all participants.
Contact: Jessica Tiderman at [email protected] or (567) 868-3311
Huntertown, Indiana (BEST/NRP) - August 11-12, 2022
Specific dates and times to be announced: BEST (9-6pm), NRP (9-1pm)
Location: AGAPE 4126 E North County Line Rd, Huntertown, IN 46748
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP 8th Edition ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
CPR will be offered by another independant Instructor, from 1-5pm on Aug. 12, contact host for details
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue. Tea, coffee provided for all participants.
Contact: Rhoda [email protected] , (260) 627-5605
Grants Pass, Oregon (BEST Only) - Oct. 21st, 2022
Oct. 21 (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Location: Rogue Birth Center LLC 1453 Redwood Cir. Grants Pass, OR - 97527
Cost: BEST $500 + $35
* $35 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
To Register: Send a $100 deposit via PayPal (friends and family) at @Willa-WoodardErvin
Payment in full is due by September 21st, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Lunch will be catered ($15 paid to host). Tea and water will be provided, please bring coffee and/or snacks if desired.
Contact Host: Willa Woodard Irvin at [email protected] or (541) 916-8333 (option 1)
Tyler, Texas (BEST/NRP) - November 4-5, 2022
Nov. 4th (BEST) 9-6:15pm, Nov. 5th (NRP) 9-1pm
Location: Collins Complete Familycare, 805 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701
Cost: BEST $500 + $35, NRP 8th Edition ($175 for BEST participants and $200 for others) + $45.
* $35 / $45 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
Register: Send a $200 deposit via PayPal (friends and family) to [email protected] or Venmo @Tammy-Jimenez-7
Payment in full is due by September 1st, 2022
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at the venue. Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks will be provided for all participants.
Contact Host Tammy Jimenez at [email protected] or (903) 246-2046
Los Angeles, California (BEST Only) - Nov. 11th, 2022
Nov. 11th (BEST) 9-6:15pm
Workshop details coming soon.
Cost: BEST $500 + $35
* $35 fees are paid online when accessing online components of each program *
*Many thanks to hosts and participants in Seattle, WA, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, Colon, MI, Dayton, OH , Monee, IL, Doylestown, PA,
Wichita, KS, Louisville, KY, San Antonio, TX, Mississippi, Danville Illinois.
Ethridge, Tennessee - Done 2021
Location: Whole Woman Birth and Wellness
88 West Edan Rd
Ethridge, TN 38456
Cost: $500 + $35 (online access) Payment in full due by July 2nd.
NRP Additional $175 for BEST participants and $200 for all others + online testing fee $35.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to workshop.
Bring your lunch to eat at venue. No time to leave for lunch.
Contact: Stacie Hunt [email protected]
Stephens City, Virginia - Oct. 23rd, 2021 (BEST Only) Done 2021
BEST Oct. 23rd (9-6pm)
Location: Grace Midwifery, 5440 Mulberry Street, Stephens City, VA.22655
Cost: $500 + $35 (online access)
Registration and payment due by Oct. 9th, 2021 Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop. Bring your own lunch, no time to leave.
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Contact: Doran Richards at [email protected] (540) 295-2186
Greenville, SC - October 28th - 29th, DONE 2021
BEST Oct. 28 (9-6pm), NRP Oct. 29 (9-1pm)
Location: Greenville, SC - contact host for details
Cost: $500 + $35 (online access)
$150 due with registration. Payment in full is due by Oct. 1st.
NRP: Additional $175 (BEST Participants) and $200 (for others not attending the workshop) + $35 online testing fee.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to workshop
Meals are on your own (bring your own lunch) to be eaten at the venue, unless notified by the host of other arrangements. There is not enough time to break for an outside lunch.
Contact: Jen Conway [email protected] or (864) 631-7449
Aurora, Colorado Nov. 5th-6th, DONE 2021
BEST Nov. 5th (9-6pm), NRP 6th (9-1pm)
Location: 18975 East Low Pl. Aurora, CO - 80015 (30 minutes outside Denver)
Cost: BEST $500 + $35 (online access)
NRP Add $175 for BEST participants, $200 all others + $35 (online testing) fee ALL
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours online training prior to BEST.
Bring lunch to eat at venue. Not time to go out.
ADDITIONAL $10 to cover tea, coffee, snacks, supplies + other expenses needed to host.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birth-emergency-skills-training-best-workshop-tickets-154255280697
Contact: Heidi Cohen [email protected] or (720) 295-2492
Wilmington, NC (BEST) - November 13th, DONE 2021
Nov.13th (9-6pm)
Location: Contact host for details
Cost: $500 + $35 (Online Access)
$250. Non refundable deposit due with registration. Payment in full by Oct. 8th 2021
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to BEST. Bring your own lunch to be eaten at the venue. Not time to leave for lunch.
Cash donations accepted at venue to help cover the cost of tea, treats and supplies.
Contact: Nicole Havelka [email protected] or (910) 200-8646
Poulsbo, WA - December 3-4-5, DONE 2021
Dec. 3rd (BEST) 9-6 pm
Dec. 4th (NRP) 1-5pm
Dec. 5th (BEST) 9-6pm
Location: True North Birth Center
20696 Bond. Rd. NE bldg. C, Ste 110
Poulsbo, WA - 98370
Cost: BEST ($500) + $35 online access fee
NRP Add $175 for BEST participants $200 others + $35 (online testing) fee ALL
$200 deposit to register. Full payment by Nov. 1rst, 2021.
Registration commitment includes completion of 8-10 hours of online training prior to BEST.
Bring lunch to eat at the venue. No time to leave for outside lunch.
Contact: Ashley Jones [email protected]
We are committed to serving the midwifery community through essential education, practice in emergency skills, necessary continuing education units and in some states, essential workshops to gain licensure. However, in light of the COVID-19 virus, our desire to play our part in flattening the curve and to keep ourselves, participants and the public safe while adhering to mandates for social distancing and limitations on gatherings, we felt the best option to reschedule some workshops.
This is obviously an odd year as far as ability to plan, to teach in groups and to travel and it remains impossible to predict the future with the only certainty being, the need and ability to remain open and flexible as we all navigate this time together.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes for us all and appreciate your patience and understanding as this situation unfolds. Please continue to visit this site and watch for updates as our hosts and participants are in process of determining rescheduled dates.
If you paid for a BEST course and did NOT attend because of rescheduling or inability, please contact the host prior to attending your make-up course to be sure there is space available. We have extended the make-up timing to 2 years.
We wish you all happy, safe births and to stay healthy and stay sane during this time!! We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions, please call or text Avril at (828) 342-8128
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